Trail Cam Batteries

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Does anybody have any insight on what is the best battery for trail cams? Or where is a good source to buy them at a good price? I have used duracell’s and they seem to do pretty good. Energizers…not so good.

I’m an energizer guy for AA, but I do use Duracell for my Cuddebacks(D-cells). I just get them at Target or Home Depot in bulk packs. Anymore, my AA cams will only reqire two sets of batteries per year. The D’s, well that all depends on temps.

I used NMH rechargeables last year with good results. I simply bought 2 sets of batteries and then installed freshly charged batteries every time I went out to pull the SIM card.

Even in the fall with cooler temps, the battery indicator showed “full” even after several weeks and hundreds of pictures.

I’m sure this isn’t the best option in terms of ultimate endurance for the camera that’s going to be left for months unattended. I’d say the “best” for that use is going to be lithium batteries, but they are $$$.

I’ve also seen “extended life” battery setups that are basically a sealed lead acid battery that you mount near the camera and attach it to the camera by a cord. From what I recall, these batteries can power a camera for 9 months or more and there is an option to add a solar cell for even longer life.

Grouse

Rayovac. I bought 60 of them in preparation for last season to run my 2 cameras. I ended up only using 16 of them and took 1000s of pis. My nephew got the other pack with his Christmas present.

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I used NMH rechargeables last year with good results. I simply bought 2 sets of batteries and then installed freshly charged batteries every time I went out to pull the SIM card.

Even in the fall with cooler temps, the battery indicator showed “full” even after several weeks and hundreds of pictures.

I’m sure this isn’t the best option in terms of ultimate endurance for the camera that’s going to be left for months unattended. I’d say the “best” for that use is going to be lithium batteries, but they are $$$.

I’ve also seen “extended life” battery setups that are basically a sealed lead acid battery that you mount near the camera and attach it to the camera by a cord. From what I recall, these batteries can power a camera for 9 months or more and there is an option to add a solar cell for even longer life.

Grouse

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I’ll second the NiMH rechargeables. Spendy, but an investment and cheaper over the long-haul. In terms of brand, I own Watsons and Enloops. The enloops are pretty much the highest rated battery on Amazon, not to mention, it’s what we use in all the cameras/filming equipment for the fishing-side shows. Like Grouse said, there’s probably better endurance options, but if you’ll be doing this a few years, I think you can recharge them a few thousand times.

If they’re too rich for your blood, I know Bergeson buys Duracell’s on Amazon in a ridiculously big pack, for a ridiculously low price. Cheaper than Sams or any other place I’ve seen by far.

Joel